Women's Rhetorical Traditions

3 Hours

Examine how popular rhetorical theories and pedagogies were adapted to fit specific social, cultural, and political contexts and thus shaped the communication practices of girls and women in 19th and early 20th century America. Consider why females were excluded from the rhetorical tradition and the challenges scholars face in writing historical accounts. Rhetoric and Writing 330D (Topic: Women's Rhet Traditions) and 330D (Topic 12) may not both be counted.